There is tension brewing at Lagos State University (LASU), as both academic and non-academic workers have downed tools indefinitely.
The workers, under the umbrella of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT, began the strike on Thursday, July 31, citing unresolved welfare issues with the university management.
In a joint letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the unions made it clear they won’t return to work until their demands are fully met.
“All staff across LASU main campus, LASUCOM and Epe campus have been directed to vacate their duty posts immediately,” the statement reads.
Signed by union leaders Prof. Ibrahim Bakare (ASUU), Sylvester Idowu (ASUU), Oluwaseyi Lawal (SSANU), and Waheed Majekodunmi (SSANU), the strongly-worded notice stressed that the industrial action is indefinite and total.
The strike, they said, was approved at an emergency congress of the four unions, following months of stalled dialogue with the school authorities.
As at press time, lectures and administrative activities were grounded, with students left stranded across LASU campuses.
Management is yet to issue an official response.